Psalms 24:3-4
Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD? And who shall stand in his holy place?
He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false, and does not swear deceitfully.
Homily:
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” – Matthew 5:8
“How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word.” – Psalm 119:9
“As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”” – 1 Peter 1:14-16
“For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.”
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.” – Psalm 51:10-12